Hammers linked with bid for Bayern forward Toni

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Hammers target: Bayern Munich's Italian forward Luca Toni

Meanwhile promising Hammers striker Freddie Sears, 18, has signed a new two-and-a-half-year deal.

Boss Alan Curbishley said: "He is different to what we have available at the moment. He is Craig Bellamy-like, he is quick, he wants to get behind defenders and he goes about his business quietly."

Curbishley revealed West Ham's recent troubles have left him having sleepless nights - but maintains it is not all doom and gloom at Upton Park.

"West Ham have had an average league position of 13th. This year expectation levels have been lifted and I understand that. All we have been guilty of is standing still," he said.

"We spent because we were in a desperate position, but no sooner had we survived, then I read that last summer people we were expecting us to reach the European place.

"Despite losing our last three games, we have netted 61 points in total from our last 38 matches overall.

"I know seasons do not run like this, but it shouldn't go unnoticed what we have achieved. I am not looking for excuses, but I do think the criticism and speculation is out of hand.

"Anyone who is realistic will be looking at West Ham in 10th position in the Premier League and know it is not all doom and gloom."